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20660166

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
9
pubmed:dateCreated
2010-8-19
pubmed:abstractText
Fabry disease is an X-linked inherited condition due to the absence or reduction of alpha-galactosidase activity in lysosomes, that results in accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) and related neutral glycosphingolipids. Manifestations of Fabry disease include serious and progressive impairment of renal and cardiac function. In addition, patients experience pain, gastrointestinal disturbance, transient ischaemic attacks and strokes. Additional effects on the skin, eyes, ears, lungs and bones are often seen. The first symptoms of classic Fabry disease usually appear in childhood. Despite being X-linked, females can suffer the same severity of symptoms as males, and life expectancy is reduced in both females and males. Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) can stabilize the progression of the disease. The rarity of the classic form of Fabry disease, however, means that there is a need to improve the knowledge and understanding that the majority of physicians have concerning Fabry disease, in order to avoid misdiagnosis and/or delayed diagnosis. This review aims to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of Fabry disease; to provide a general diagnostic algorithm and to give an overview of the effects of ERT and concomitant treatments. We highlight a need to develop comprehensive international guidelines to optimize ERT and adjunctive therapy in patients with Fabry disease, including females and children.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
1460-2393
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
103
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
641-59
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2010
pubmed:articleTitle
Fabry disease: a review of current management strategies.
pubmed:affiliation
Lysosomal Storage Disorders Unit, Department of Academic Haematology, Royal Free and University College Medical School, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK. Atul.Mehta@royalfree.nhs.uk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't